Other arrangements of Wooden Ships
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If you (Em7)smile at me, I will (Am7)un der stand ’cause that is some thin’ ev ’ry bod y ev ’ry where does in the same
(Em7)lan guage.
I can see by your coat, my friend, you’re from the oth er side.
There’s just one thing I got to know, can you (Am7)tell me, please,
who won?
(Em7)Say, can I have some of your pur ple ber ries?
(Am7)Yes, I’ve been eat ing them
for six or sev en weeks now.
Have n’t got sick once.
Prob ’ly keep us both a live.
(Em)Wood en ships on the wa ter (G)ver (A)y (D)free and eas y.
(Em)Eas y, you know the way it’s sup (G)posed (A)to (D)be.
(Em)Sil ver peo ple on the shore line, (G)let (A)us (D)be.
Talk in’ ’bout (Cmaj7)ver y free and (Em)eas y.
(Em)Hor ror grips us as we (G)watch (A)you (D)die.
(Em)All we can do is ech o your (G)an (A)guished (D)cries,
(Em)stare as all hu man (G)feel (A)ings (D)die.
We are (Cmaj7)leav ing, you don’t (Em)need us.
(Em)Go,
take your sis ter, then (G)by (A)the (D)hand
(Em)lead her a way from this (G)for (A)eign (D)land,
(Em)far a way,
where we might (G)laugh (A)a (D)gain.
We are (Cmaj7)leav ing, you don’t (Em)need
us.
And it’s a fair wind
blow in’ warm out of the south (Em7)o ver my der.
Guess I’ll set a course and go.
Wooden Ships — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wooden Ships" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Wooden Ships”
- What key is "Wooden Ships" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young played in?
- Wooden Ships is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wooden Ships"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wooden Ships" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Wooden Ships"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wooden Ships"?
- "Wooden Ships" was originally performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wooden Ships"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Am7, Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, Em, Em7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young can I play here?
- Try "OUR HOUSE", "TEACH YOUR CHILDREN", "Our House". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Wooden Ships" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wooden Ships" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Wooden Ships" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Wooden Ships" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.